1. The Multinational Corporation -- 2. Structures and Learning Networks -- 3. Cross-National HRM -- 4. Cultural Diversity and MNCs -- 5. Transfer of US HRM to Europe -- 6. Competencies in MNCs -- 7. Knowledge Transfer between HQ and Subsidiaries -- 8. Expatriation and Repatriation -- 9. Ethics and Social Responsibility in MNCs -- 10. Future Challenges -- Reading A. When Companies Become Networks / John Storey -- Reading B. The Customer-Focused Multinational / Julian Birkinshaw -- Reading C. Nokia: An Extended Company with Local and Global Operations / Jyrki Ali-Yrkko, Laura Paija, Petri Rouvinen and Pekka Yla-Anttila -- Reading D. LEGO: Moving from a Multi-Local Toy Manufacturer to a Global Brand Company / Soren Brandi and Robbert Nickolaj Stecher -- Reading E. Algebra Lessons for Older Workers / Karen Catres and Kimia D. Rahimi -- Reading F. Elite Graduate Expectations in Europe / Paul Gooderham and Odd Nordhaug.

Reading G. The Financial Case for Behaving Responsibly / Tim Dickson.